PROPOSED K111 ROAD FROM PWV5, GAUTENG PROVINCE - NELLMAPIUS DRIVE TO THE FUTURE BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT (BID)
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Background Information Document
PROPOSED K111 ROAD FROM
NELLMAPIUS DRIVE TO THE FUTURE
PWV5, GAUTENG PROVINCE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT (BID)
FEBRUARY 2021
APPLICANT:
PREPARED FOR: SMEC SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD
Proposed K111 Road from Nellmapius Drive to Future PWV5
Gauteng Province
Background Information Document
1 PROJECT BACKGROUND
SMEC South Africa (Pty) Ltd was appointed by the Applicant, the Gauteng Province
Department of Roads and Transport (GPDRT), for the planning and design of the proposed
K111 road from Nellmapius Drive to the future PWV5 in the City of Tshwane (CoT) and
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipalities (EMM). Nemai Consulting has been appointed as the
independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to conduct the Environmental
Authorisation (EA) and Water Use Licence Application (WULA) processes for the proposed
K111 Road, situated in the Gauteng Province.
Notice is hereby given, in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations
(Government Notice (GN) No. R. 982 of 4 December 2014), as amended, promulgated in
terms of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act No. 107 of 1998), of the
intent to carry out a Basic Assessment (BA) Process; and in terms of the National Water Act,
1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) (NWA), of the intent to lodge a Water Use Licence Application
(WULA).
2 PURPOSE OF THE BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT
The key objective of the Background Information Document (BID) revolves around conveying
relevant and key information regarding the proposed project to all those parties who are likely
to be affected by the proposed K111, thereby also fostering public involvement. The BID
provides an overview of the following:
The various aspects of the environmental processes that is required for the
implementation of the proposed project;
An understanding of the proposed project; and
A locality map indicating the position of the development.
Furthermore, the BID also provides stakeholders with the opportunity to register as Interested
and Affected Parties (IAPs) and to raise their issues and concerns with regards to the
proposed K111 road. Please see the end of this document for details as to how to register as
an IAP and submit comments.
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3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Proposed K111 Road is located in the Gauteng Province between Centurion and Tembisa
within both the CoT and EMM (Figures 1 and 2). The K111 is planned as an urban dual
carriageway road approximately 10.36 km in length within a 48.4m road reserve.
The proposal of K111 originated in 1976 as part of the PWV Roads Network Study, where it
was envisioned to be a much longer route connecting K56 to the south and the N1/21 freeway
to the north. Sections of K111 have since undergone revisions in 1994 and 2002. K111 was
planned to serve as an important link between the business centres of Centurion and Midrand
and to possibly reduce the high traffic volumes on the N1 and K101 (Also known as “Old
Johannesburg road” or R101). K111 will most likely also improve the prospects of future
development of surrounding areas and will form an important link in the secondary road
network.
The proposed K111 road will intersect, from north to south, with the following main planned
and existing roads:
• D780 / Nellmapius Drive (existing);
• Karee Street (existing);
• John Vorster Drive (existing);
• K54 (planned);
• Midstream Ridge Drive (existing);
• K220 (planned);
• K27 (Olifantsfontein Road) (existing); and
• PWV5 (planned).
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Figure 1: Topographical Map of the proposed K111 Road
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Figure 2: Locality Map of the proposed K111 Road
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4 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The proposed K111 road development falls within the ambit of the NEMA and NWA.
4.1 Basic Assessment (BA) Process:
In terms of GN No. R.983 and R.985, as amended 07 April 2017, of the NEMA (Act No. 107
of 1998), a specific list of activities was identified which could have a detrimental impact on
the receiving environment. These listed activities require Environmental Authorisation from
the Competent Authority, i.e. the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
(GDARD).
Table 1: Listed Activities for the proposed K111 road
Notice Activity Activity description
No. No.
The infilling or depositing of any material of more than 10 cubic metres into, or
GN 983 19
the dredging, excavation, removal or moving of soil, sand, shells, shell grit,
pebbles or rock of more than 10 cubic metres from a watercourse.
The clearance of an area of 300 square metres or more of indigenous vegetation
GN 985 12 c. (i)
except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for
(ii) maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance
management plan.
(c) In Gauteng:
(i) Within any critically endangered or endangered ecosystem listed in
terms of section 52 of the NEMBA or prior to the publication of such a
list, within an area that has been identified as critically endangered in the
National Spatial Biodiversity Assessment 2004;
(ii) Within critical biodiversity areas or Ecological Support Areas identified
in the Gauteng Conservation Plan or bioregional plans.
The development of –
GN 985 14
(ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of 10 square meters or
(ii)(a)(c) more;
c. (iv)
where such development occurs –
(a) within a watercourse,
(c) if no development setback has been adopted, within 32 metres of a
watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse.
c. In Gauteng:
(iv) Sites identified as Critical Biodiversity Areas (CBAs) and Ecological
Support Areas (ESAs) in the Gauteng Conservation Plan or in
bioregional plans.
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Accordingly, the proposed project requires environmental authorisation from GDARD via the
BA process outlined in GN No. R. 982, as amended 07 April 2017.
The Basic Assessment Report (BAR) will contain the details of the assessment conducted and
include all comments from IAPs, specialist investigations, project design and impacts that have
been identified and proposed mitigation measures to counter potential impacts.
A copy of the Draft BAR will be made available for public review, prior to finalisation and
submission of the BAR to GDARD. Only registered IAPs will continue to be notified of the BA
process. Please see the end of this document for details as to how to register as an IAP.
4.2 Water Use Licence Application (WULA)
Further notice is hereby given in terms of the NWA (No. 36 of 1998) to lodge a WULA as the
proposed K111 road crosses two wetlands and two rivers, namely the Olifantspruit and a
Hennops River tributary. In addition, the proposed K111 road falls within 500m of delineated
wetlands. Consequently, the following water uses in terms of the NWA require authorisation:
• Section 21 (c) – Impeding of diverting the flow of water in a water course; and
• Section 21 (i) – Altering the bed, banks, course or characteristics of a watercourse.
A WULA is thus required.
A copy of the Draft WULA Technical Report will be made available for public review, prior to
finalisation and submission to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). Only
registered IAPs will continue to be notified of the WULA process. Please see the end of this
document for details as to how to register as an IAP.
5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A Public Participation Process will be conducted in terms of Chapter 6 of GN No. 326 of 07
April 2017, of the NEMA.
The Public Participation Process will involve the following:
1. Notification:
a. Site notices will be erected at prominent points on and around the study area.
b. BIDs will be distributed to the landowners, neighbouring properties and
companies/ developments that may be affected by the proposed development.
c. Nemai Consulting will engage with the Ward Councillors in the area and identify
measures to ensure the communities are informed about the project.
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d. BIDs will be emailed to all relevant stakeholders (including authorities and state
departments).
e. An advertisement will be placed in local newspapers.
f. Focus group engagements will be arranged with various parties.
2. Document Review:
a. An advertisement will be placed in local newspapers.
b. Emails and SMSs will be sent to Registered IAPs.
c. Provision will be made for virtual public meetings if requested.
d. All comments received will be incorporated into the Comments and Response
Report (CRR) and Final BAR and WULA for submission to Authorities.
3. Notification of Decision
a. Once a decision is received from the Authority, Registered IAPs will be
informed of the decision in writing.
IAPs are encouraged to participate in the process in order for concerns to be addressed and
included in the BAR and WULA. This notice serves to notify all IAPs of the proposed
development. Only registered IAPs will continue to be notified of the process as it unfolds
such as dates of public meetings and review periods of the BA and WULA Reports. All issues
and concerns will be incorporated into a CRR which will be included in the Final BAR to be
submitted to GDARD.
Please register as an IAP by 29 March 2021.
In order to ensure that you are identified as an IAP, please submit your name, contact
information and comment regarding the proposed development, by means of e-mail, fax or
post as soon as possible to the EAP below at Nemai Consulting. Alternatively complete the
Reply Form attached to this document, and return it by means of e-mail or fax to:
Contact Person: Jacqui Davis
Tel: (011) 781 1730
Fax: (011) 781 1731
Email: jacquid@nemai.co.za
Postal Address: PO Box 1673, Sunninghill, 2157
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REPLY FORM:
Proposed K111 Road from Nellmapius Drive to the Future PWV5, Gauteng
Province.
(Complete and return to Jacqui Davis. This form should be returned no later than the
29 March 2021)
Date:
Name of organisation:
Name of Interested and
Affected Party (IAP):
Address: Postal: Physical:
Tel No:
Fax No:
E-mail:
Registration as an IAP: YES NO
Comments:
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